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 The
Polio Paradox
By Richard L. Bruno
Grand Central Publishing
Retail Price: $21.99
Amazon: $19.79
Book Description:
Polio is a disease of paradoxes, the major one being that
although the threat of the 'dreaded disease' ended with the Salk
vaccine in 1954, many polio survivors are now experiencing the onset
of 'Post-Polio Syndrome' (PPS), new but related symptoms which may
include chronic fatigue, muscle weakness, intolerance to cold, and
more. In his groundbreaking book, Dr. Bruno has sounded an alarming
wake-up call for both doctors and PPS sufferers, including a large
number who were originally misdiagnosed with something other than
polio and can now pursue the medical help they need. By revealing
how the treatment of polio in the past has exacerbated what we now
call PPS today, THEPOLIO PARADOX provides hope and new treatment
information for an entire generation.
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Book
Bargains Review
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This is an informative book on an unusual topic. It brings
to light the fact that there may be a connection between Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia with Polio. According to Bruno,
there are vast similarities in symptoms between Post Polio sufferers
(adults who survived a bout with polio in the 1950s) and CFS and
Fibromyalgia patients.
This interesting book is a must read for those who suffer from
joint and/or muscle pain or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
~Reviewed by Dr. John F. Chadwick
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